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Coast Guard vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

Coast Guard vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

The nine-member crew cited 'unprecedented storm-like weather conditions' as the reason for the ship to capsize.

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'Our goal is to win the next World Cup and we will surely win it'

CBI to file fresh FIR in coal blocks allocation case

CBI to file fresh FIR in coal blocks allocation case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will be filing a fresh case in connection with alleged irregularities in connection with allocation of coal blocks by the end of this month in which it may name a corporate and certain former officials of the Union coal ministry.

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'We knew these youngsters could turn out to be match-winners and we waited patiently for the last three years because success doesn't come overnight, it takes time.'

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The win clinched Egypt a long-awaited spot in Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, where the Arab world's most populous country will compete on football's ultimate stage for the first time since Italy in 1990.

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

India have a couple of middle-order slots still up for grabs and Shreyas Iyer sees this as an 'opportunity'

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Modi, Advani among 10 Gujarat MPs facing criminal cases

Modi, Advani among 10 Gujarat MPs facing criminal cases

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Narendra Modi and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani are among the ten members of Parliament elected from Gujarat, who are facing criminal charges.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

These schemes came into force from June 1.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Egyptian coach Hossam Al Badri was shot at in Libya on Saturday, hours after his team Al Ahli Tripoli had drawn a league match.

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences against 11 people for their involvement in the country's worst-ever soccer violence that killed 74 fans after a top-league game in the coastal Port Said city.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'But in 2024, the people of India will throw him out of power as the contradictions in him will be apparent.'

CBI likely to file status report in coal scam on Tuesday

CBI likely to file status report in coal scam on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to file its status report in the coal scam before the Supreme Court on Tuesday stating details of its 14th FIR against Hindalco and others and also progress in the remaining 13 cases.

FINALLY! Yaya Toure gets a taste of national team success

FINALLY! Yaya Toure gets a taste of national team success

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yaya Toure looked more relieved than elated as he lifted the African Nations Cup for the first time.

Gujarat's mango farmers to emulate Amul model

Gujarat's mango farmers to emulate Amul model

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Gujarat took the lead when it came to empowering farmers in dairying.

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

African Nations Cup underdogs Congo boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals after they beat more fancied Gabon 1-0 to throw Group A wide open on Wednesday.

PM may intervene in discussion on missing coal ministry files

PM may intervene in discussion on missing coal ministry files

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may intervene in the discussion on several files pertaining to coal block allocations going missing, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday.

'The key is to always remain three steps ahead of the opposition'

'The key is to always remain three steps ahead of the opposition'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

He is expected to play an important role in the upcoming 13 Tests at home, but Ajinkya Rahane doesn't want to look too far ahead, as it can clutter one's mind.

Rupani to remain Gujarat CM, Patel his deputy

Rupani to remain Gujarat CM, Patel his deputy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Meanwhile, an independent MLA in Gujarat has declared his support to the BJP.

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Suresh Raina said he would have been left devastated had India failed to draw the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney following his failures with the bat in both innings.

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 parliamentary polls.

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

More than 600 people, including Congress leaders and workers, were detained during the bandh call given by the party demanding the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara's letter.

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

India takes yet another step to trace black money stashed abroad

India takes yet another step to trace black money stashed abroad

Rediff.com20 May 2015

India to hold one-to-one meetings with global counterparts to trace blackmoney.

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

So far, more than 20 youths have attempted suicide during the ongoing protest.

I have learnt from Watson and Pollock, says Kulkarni

I have learnt from Watson and Pollock, says Kulkarni

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Pace bowler Dhawal Kulkarni, who has played a lot of domestic cricket before gaining his India cap, claimed he has learnt quite a bit from the likes of Austalian Shane Watson, his current captain at Rajasthan Royals.

Ghosal climbs to career-high 15 in squash rankings

Ghosal climbs to career-high 15 in squash rankings

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Saurav Ghosal's good show in the World Championship propelled him to a career-high 15 in the men's world rankings published today by the Professional Squash Association (PSA).

Rohit 14th Indian to hit ton on Test debut. Check out the others

Rohit 14th Indian to hit ton on Test debut. Check out the others

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Lala Amarnath was the first Indian to score to century on Test debut when he made 118 against England in Mumbai nearly 80 years ago, in 1933. Interestingly, his son Surinder also accomplished the feat when he made 124 against New Zealand in Auckland, in 1976.

EPL: Can nets 'one of the great Liverpool goals' for top-four push

EPL: Can nets 'one of the great Liverpool goals' for top-four push

Rediff.com2 May 2017

A game that had been meandering along amid much mediocrity came to life on the stroke of halftime when Can's extraordinary overhead scissors kick from Lucas's chipped through ball rocketed into the top corner.

African Nations Cup: Hosts denied opening day triumph

African Nations Cup: Hosts denied opening day triumph

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

A late equaliser cost hosts Equatorial Guinea an opening win at the African Nations Cup finals as they drew 1-1 with Congo on Saturday before Gabon beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Group A.

BJP government is anti-Dalit, says Kejriwal after meeting Una thrashing victims

BJP government is anti-Dalit, says Kejriwal after meeting Una thrashing victims

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Kejriwal on Friday accused the state administration of colluding in the incident of attack on Dalit men by cow vigilantes as he met the victims and their families.

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Gandhi, who spent around 40 minutes with the family members, said he is "ashamed" that such incidents are taking place in India.

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Voting in the first phase began with reports of multiple faulty electronic voting machines at various booths, prompting Congress leaders to request quick action from the poll body.

One of the memorable interviews of Ramakant Achrekar!

One of the memorable interviews of Ramakant Achrekar!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

What impressed me right up front was the patience he showed towards a rookie reporter.